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Bill would bar Arizona salons from letting teens in tanning beds
As a mother of five, Rep. Peggy Judd said she understands why that bronze glow offered by tanning beds is so appealing to teens heading to proms or dance recitals.
But she also looks with worry at studies suggesting that exposure to intense ultraviolet rays can lead to melanoma and other skin cancers.
Judd, a Republican from Willcox, has introduced a bill that would ban estab[...]
Statehouse sees new effort to require booster seats for kids
Arizona is one of three states that don’t require booster seats after children graduate from car seats, but a Republican lawmaker said she’s determined to change that despite years of failed attempts at the state Legislature.
Briefing to focus on issues in Arpaio’s office
Maricopa County officials will get briefed Tuesday on a federal civil rights case against Sheriff Joe Arpaio's office and hundreds of sex-crimes cases that the sheriff's office didn't inadequately investigate.
Dems: Fast & Furious just 1 of 4 misguided probes
Democrats looking into Operation Fast and Furious say a yearlong investigation has turned up no evidence that the flawed gun smuggling probe was conceived or directed by high-level political appointees at Justice Department headquarters.
New version of Arizona campus guns bill proposed
An Arizona lawmaker is renewing his fight to allow students and professors to carry guns on campuses.
Time to fight to keep public notices in Arizona newspapers
Long before transparency was the catch phrase of government watchdogs, Arizona newspapers have been the primary fighters in the battle to keep government records open to citizens. In the last few years, the transparency fight has moved to protecting the public’s right to know by keeping public notices in newspapers.
Redistricting feud continues
The old switcheroo.
Just when it seemed like the once-a-decade redistricting process was headed toward its conclusion, a truism in Arizona politics was reaffirmed Friday: Expect the unexpected.
Separate reports praise Arizona for its school-choice programs
Arizona earned high marks for its school-choice policies this week in separate reports from two national organizations, which had particular praise for the state’s education savings account program.
Registration deadline approaches for AZ primaries
The deadline for registering to vote in Arizona's upcoming Republican and Green Party presidential primaries is at the close of business Monday.
Ruling: Arizona school voucher program is constitutional
A new court ruling says Arizona's school voucher program for students with disabilities is constitutional.
Brewer: No disrespect meant toward Obama
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer says she meant no disrespect when she pointed a finger at President Barack Obama while talking on an airport tarmac.
Military members to be naturalized at Capitol
Ten people with military ties will become United States citizens during a ceremony at the state Capitol on Thursday.
